Hairline scratches on wood trim?
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1953 300 Adenauer, 1971 300 SEL 6.3, 1975 600, 1978 450 6.9
Yep, the wood is nice, but that standard of fit and finish and integration of systems (AC, radio) wouldn't be acceptable in the cheapest car today.
While the older cars are lovely to look at and drive nicely in a straight line, they generally handle like jello on a wet plate. While I generally wish that I still had my old Benzes, they really aren't a driver's car anymore.
While the older cars are lovely to look at and drive nicely in a straight line, they generally handle like jello on a wet plate. While I generally wish that I still had my old Benzes, they really aren't a driver's car anymore.
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Yep, the wood is nice, but that standard of fit and finish and integration of systems (AC, radio) wouldn't be acceptable in the cheapest car today.
While the older cars are lovely to look at and drive nicely in a straight line, they generally handle like jello on a wet plate. While I generally wish that I still had my old Benzes, they really aren't a driver's car anymore.
While the older cars are lovely to look at and drive nicely in a straight line, they generally handle like jello on a wet plate. While I generally wish that I still had my old Benzes, they really aren't a driver's car anymore.
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2020 G63, 2021 E450 All-Terrain Wagon
Thanks so much; my dealer hasn't contacted me yet about the wood...I hope he didn't forget to order it...
CEB, I'll make sure to see the wood panel and compare it once it's installed. Thanks for the advice. Note: I was driving home the other day to see a diamond white CLS63 AMG parked outside the neighbor's house. I noticed that from a distance, it actually looks matte, but when you get closer and see the sun's reflection, it's obviously diamond white...but my! it gives off quite a matte sheen from afar and probably hides swirls VERY well.
dbtk, amazing 600! That wood looks awesome
CEB, I'll make sure to see the wood panel and compare it once it's installed. Thanks for the advice. Note: I was driving home the other day to see a diamond white CLS63 AMG parked outside the neighbor's house. I noticed that from a distance, it actually looks matte, but when you get closer and see the sun's reflection, it's obviously diamond white...but my! it gives off quite a matte sheen from afar and probably hides swirls VERY well.
dbtk, amazing 600! That wood looks awesome
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1953 300 Adenauer, 1971 300 SEL 6.3, 1975 600, 1978 450 6.9
Thanks so much; my dealer hasn't contacted me yet about the wood...I hope he didn't forget to order it...
CEB, I'll make sure to see the wood panel and compare it once it's installed. Thanks for the advice. Note: I was driving home the other day to see a diamond white CLS63 AMG parked outside the neighbor's house. I noticed that from a distance, it actually looks matte, but when you get closer and see the sun's reflection, it's obviously diamond white...but my! it gives off quite a matte sheen from afar and probably hides swirls VERY well.
dbtk, amazing 600! That wood looks awesome
CEB, I'll make sure to see the wood panel and compare it once it's installed. Thanks for the advice. Note: I was driving home the other day to see a diamond white CLS63 AMG parked outside the neighbor's house. I noticed that from a distance, it actually looks matte, but when you get closer and see the sun's reflection, it's obviously diamond white...but my! it gives off quite a matte sheen from afar and probably hides swirls VERY well.
dbtk, amazing 600! That wood looks awesome
